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・June 15, 2024 June 15 Jun 15

D.C. United can't reply to Vargas (45'+7'), fall to Charlotte FC

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Bank of America Stadium, Charlotte, NC

Christian Benteke - Suspension on tap Benteke recorded no stats in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus Charlotte FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 72nd minute.

Impact Benteke was shown a yellow card midway through the second half Saturday as DC United fell 0-1 to Charlotte FC. The yellow card was Benteke's fifth of the campaign. He'll now be unavailable for DC United's home clash Wednesday versus Atlanta United, serving his one match ban.

JUNE 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Adilson Malanda - Leads backline to clean sheet Malanda had four tackles (three won) and nine clearances in Saturday's 1-0 win against D.C. United.

Impact Malanda's stalwart performance Saturday contributed mightily to Charlotte FC's clean sheet effort during their 1-0 victory over DC United. Malanda led Charlotte with nine clearances and also contributed one block. Malanda remains the top option in Charlotte's backline, having started in 16 of Charlotte's 18 matches in 2024, missing two due to injury.

JUNE 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jere Uronen - Assists from corner Uronen assisted once to go with four crosses (one accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory over D.C. United.

Impact Uronen's corner just before the conclusion of the first half Saturday made the difference, as the ball was headed home for the match's only goal, helping Charlotte FC edge past DC United 1-0. In addition to his assist, Uronen contributed an interception, four clearances and a block to the clean sheet effort. After making just 10 appearances (eight starts) in his first season in Charlotte (2023), Uronen has already made 14 appearances (13 starts) in 2024.

JUNE 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kerwin Vargas - Scores decisive goal Vargas scored one goal to go with six shots (two on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 1-0 win against D.C. United.

Impact Vargas rose over the DC United backline Saturday to head home a goal just before the half as Charlotte FC would go on to triumph 1-0. After starting in 19 of his 30 appearances in 2023, Vargas has now started in each of his 17 appearances in 2024. Over his last five matches, Vargas has attempted 12 crosses (two accurate), 11 shots (two on target), created four chances, supplied an assist and scored once.

JUNE 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Kristijan Kahlina - Racking up clean sheets Kahlina registered one save and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 1-0 win against D.C. United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 88th minute.

Impact Kahlina was forced to make just one save Saturday as Charlotte FC dispatched of DC United by a score of 1-0. The clean sheet was Kahlina's eight of the season, giving him the most in MLS through 18 appearances (18 starts). Kahlina will look to add to his league-leading total during a midweek clash with Orlando City, who have scored the second least goals in MLS (17) through their first 17 matches.

JUNE 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matai Akinmboni - Leads backline in loss Akinmboni generated three tackles (three won), four clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Charlotte FC.

Impact Akinmboni was handed just his second start of the season Saturday as DC United fell 0-1 to Charlotte. The promising teenage center back has impressed in limited minutes in 2024. Through four appearances (two starts), Akinmboni has made five tackles (four won), three interceptions and eleven clearances. Each total represents a new career-best in a season for Akinmboni, who will now fight for a regular place with DC United after recovering from a head injury.

JUNE 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Santos - Dynamic midfield performance Santos had one shot (zero on goal), eight crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Charlotte FC.

Impact Santos led DC United with eight crosses attempted (two accurate) Saturday during their 0-1 loss to Charlotte. In addition a to his offensive production, Santos managed to contribute five tackles (two won), two interceptions and four clearances to the defensive effort. After missing two matches due to a hip injury, Santos has now started in two straight and has attempted 15 crosses (three accurate) over that span.

JUNE 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE